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Goji berries vs. Apple — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Goji berries and Apple

  • The amount of Iron, Vitamin C, Fiber, and Calcium in Goji berries are higher than in Apple.
  • Goji berries covers your daily need of Iron 84% more than Apple.
  • Goji berries contain 298 times more Sodium than Apple. While Goji berries contain 298mg of Sodium, Apple contains only 1mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Goji berries, dried and Apples, raw, with skin.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 57% 0% 255% 0% 0% 0% 39% 0% 0%
Apple
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 3.6% 1.8% 9.4% 4.5% 9% 1.1% 4.7% 0.13% 4.6% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3066.7%
Contains more IronIron +5566.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
~equal in Selenium ~0µg

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 161% 1609% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Apple
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 15% 3.2% 3.6% 0% 4.3% 6% 1.7% 3.7% 9.5% 0% 5.5% 2.3% 1.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +952.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +49570.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 77% 8%
Protein: 14.26 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 77.06 g
Water: 7.5 g
Other: 0.79 g
Apple
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14% 86%
Protein: 0.26 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 13.81 g
Water: 85.56 g
Other: 0.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +5384.6%
Contains more FatsFats +129.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +458%
Contains more OtherOther +295%
Contains more WaterWater +1040.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Goji berries Apple
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Goji berries Apple Opinion
Calories 349kcal 52kcal Goji berries
Protein 14.26g 0.26g Goji berries
Fats 0.39g 0.17g Goji berries
Vitamin C 48.4mg 4.6mg Goji berries
Net carbs 64.06g 11.41g Goji berries
Carbs 77.06g 13.81g Goji berries
Magnesium 5mg Apple
Calcium 190mg 6mg Goji berries
Potassium 107mg Apple
Iron 6.8mg 0.12mg Goji berries
Sugar 45.61g 10.39g Apple
Fiber 13g 2.4g Goji berries
Copper 0.027mg Apple
Zinc 0.04mg Apple
Starch 0.05g Apple
Phosphorus 11mg Apple
Sodium 298mg 1mg Apple
Vitamin A 26822IU 54IU Goji berries
Vitamin A 3µg Apple
Vitamin E 0.18mg Apple
Manganese 0.035mg Apple
Vitamin B1 0.017mg Apple
Vitamin B2 0.026mg Apple
Vitamin B3 0.091mg Apple
Vitamin B5 0.061mg Apple
Vitamin B6 0.041mg Apple
Vitamin K 2.2µg Apple
Folate 3µg Apple
Choline 3.4mg Apple
Saturated Fat 0g 0.028g Goji berries
Monounsaturated Fat 0.007g Apple
Polyunsaturated fat 0.051g Apple
Tryptophan 0.001mg Apple
Threonine 0.358mg 0.006mg Goji berries
Isoleucine 0.261mg 0.006mg Goji berries
Leucine 0.456mg 0.013mg Goji berries
Lysine 0.233mg 0.012mg Goji berries
Methionine 0.087mg 0.001mg Goji berries
Phenylalanine 0.271mg 0.006mg Goji berries
Valine 0.316mg 0.012mg Goji berries
Histidine 0.157mg 0.005mg Goji berries
Fructose 5.9g Apple

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Goji berries Apple
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
136%
Goji berries
4%
Apple
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Goji berries
4%
Apple

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Goji berries
Goji berries is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.028g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Goji berries
Goji berries is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is cheaper?
Goji berries
Goji berries is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple
Apple is lower in Sugar (difference - 35.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple
Apple contains less Sodium (difference - 297mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Apple
Apple is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Apple
Apple is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Goji berries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173032/nutrients
  2. Apple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171688/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.